Postal Service Proposes New Competitive Mail Deals
Published Date: 6/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change some special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is checking it out. If you have thoughts, you can share them by June 15, 2026. These changes could affect businesses using these services and might impact pricing or options soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.
Notice: Competitive Mail Deals Under Review
The Postal Service filed requests to add or change Competitive negotiated service agreements, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing them. The Commission accepted filings on June 5, 2026 and invites public comment (comments due June 15, 2026). These rule changes concern Competitive products and could affect users of competitive mail services.
Public Review: Contract 1501 Added
Docket MC2026-266 (K2026-264) asks to add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1501 to the Competitive Product List. The Commission accepted the filing on June 5, 2026 and set a public comment deadline of June 15, 2026; Christopher Mohr was appointed Public Representative for the proceeding.
Summary Addition: PM-GA Contract 1007
Docket MC2026-264 (K2026-262) requests adding a new fulfillment standardized distinct product, PM-GA Contract 1007. The Commission accepted the filing on June 5, 2026 and will review it in a summary proceeding; the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for such summary proceedings.
Summary Addition: PM-GA Contract 1008
Docket MC2026-265 (K2026-263) requests adding a new fulfillment standardized distinct product, PM-GA Contract 1008. The filing was accepted June 5, 2026 and will be reviewed in a summary proceeding without a Public Representative or public comment request under the stated rules.
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